High Flying Bird

"Play the game on top of the game."

Feb 8 2019 TV-MA 1h 30m
Drama, Sport

During an NBA lockout, a sports agent, Ray Burke, presents his rookie client, Erick Scott, with an intriguing and controversial business opportunity.

Plot

In the midst of a pro basketball lockout, sports agent Ray Burke (André Holland) finds himself caught in the face-off between the league and the players. His career is on the line, but Ray is playing for higher stakes. With only 72 hours to pull off a daring plan, he outmaneuvers all the power-players as he uncovers a loophole that could change the game forever. The outcome raises questions of who owns the game - and who ought to.

Written by

Tarell Alvin McCraney

Directed by

Steven Soderbergh

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Extension 765, Harper Road Films

Languages

English

Awards

7 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
9,425
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
78
Popularity
NA